Why do I need a cover for a suitcase? First of all, then, so that the suitcase does not get dirty on the road, in addition, the cover will not allow it to suddenly open. If you bought a luxury suitcase before the trip, but the seller answered your question about the cover that such things are not sold in their store, do not worry. You can order
tailoring of a cover in any sewing workshop or make it yourself. The following describes in detail how to do this.
How to sew a cover on a suitcase?
First of all, carefully inspect the suitcase. Think if you need pockets? Do not forget about the "windows" for the handle and wheels. They can be made both open (in other words, it will just be cuts processed at the edges), and closed (in this case you will have to make valves, as well as use zippers or a contact tape). The main elements include a pocket for the central handle, a pocket for a retractable handle, a pocket for a side handle (of course, if there is one) and windows for wheels.
We determine the model
Are you going to sew a case for a suitcase? Identify his future model. How are you going to wear it - top to bottom (similar to how a dress is worn over the head) or with a zipper sewn in the middle (like a jumpsuit). The first option is much easier to sew, so we will focus on it. Suppose there are four valves at the bottom of a suitcase: two small ones (on a contact tape) and two large ones (with a zipper).
Getting to work
So, we sew a case for a suitcase. To get started, make marks on it and take measurements. Most travel bag models have rounded corners. Therefore, to make it convenient for you to take measurements, stick thin strips on the suitcase (you can use masking tape for this) - this will indicate the boundaries of future details. Now “take off the form” will be much easier.
Pattern
Cover for a suitcase will require the manufacture of patterns - it can be made of paper or fabric. Creating a pattern is carried out on the basis of taken measurements and the proposed model of the cover.
Trial model
If you have enough time, for a start it is better to sew a trial model, because it is not a fact that everything will work out the first time. When you have a real product in front of your eyes, you can make all the necessary adjustments to the design. It should be noted that for a draft version it is better to take some simple, cheap fabric. Carefully processing all the details is completely optional, the main thing is to comply with all sizes.
We pass to the main
After all the preparatory steps are completed, you can finally carve and sew a universal case for the suitcase. A little tip: duplicate all the details on the synthetic winterizer - it will give the model softness and additional volume. Carefully process seams, pockets and fasteners; remember that the product must be distinguished primarily by high wear resistance. Hide the seams under the lining, make pockets welt. In this case, it is better to take lightning not “tractor”, but “spiral”, it is also necessary to use threads of increased strength.